Josh Kroeger | Outfielder

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Red Sox released OF Josh Kroeger.

Kroeger was hitting just .244/.303/.429 with nine homers and a .732 OPS over 64 games with Triple-A Pawtucket this season. Now 29 years old, the 2000 fourth-round pick hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2004 as a member of the Diamondbacks. Thu, Jun 28, 2012 04:13:00 PM

He received an invited to camp. The 27-year-old has good power but is nothing more than organizational depth. Tue, Dec 7, 2010 08:13:00 PM

Josh Kroeger drove in all of the runs as a White Sox split-squad beat the Cubs 4-3 on Thursday.

Kroeger took out some frustrations on the team that declined to give him a September callup after he hit .307/.373/.514 for Triple-A Iowa last season. The White Sox wouldn't appear to have a spot for the 26-year-old either, but he'll be an option in an outfield corner if Jermaine Dye or Carlos Quentin gets hurt. Thu, Mar 5, 2009 08:07:00 PM

Free agent Josh Kroeger went 5-for-5 with a homer and a double Saturday to raise his VWL average to .413.

Kroeger is second to Oscar Salazar in the eight-team league with a 1271 OPS, second to Brendan Katin with seven homers in 75 at-bats and second to Jesus Guzman with 23 RBI. He does lead the circuit with 16 walks. Sun, Nov 9, 2008 03:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Mike Napoli (bimaxillary advancement) will hit in the batting cages on Friday.

Napoli underwent a bimaxillary advancement procedure over the offseason to address his sleep apnea and is finally ready to ramp up his hitting. The first baseman expects to be ready to go for Opening Day and should see his counting numbers return to their normal level after an injury-plagued 2014.